Happy Friday Central UMC!

We hope you will join us this Sunday at 10AM, online or in-person for worship at Central UMC. Please read on to learn about our ministry updates and events.

We hope to see you there!

Check out our latest ministry updates!

♻️Hard2Recycle♻️

Saturday, February 21 | 10AM-2PM

Asheville GreenWorks will host its next Hard2Recycle event on at Enka High School. This is a great opportunity to responsibly recycle hard-to-recycle items such as Styrofoam, shredded paper, and small electronics. A second Hard2Recycle event is also scheduled for May 9 at A.C. Reynolds High School.

For a full list of accepted items and details, visit ashevillegreenworks.org/hard2recycle.

Table 2 Table Potluck

Sunday, March 1st, Fellowship Hall of Central UMC

Join us after worship at 11:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall for our Table 2 Table Potluck, where good food and good company come together! Central will provide the chicken, and we invite you to bring a favorite side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share. Whether you love cooking or prefer to pick something up on the way, your presence is what matters most. All are welcome! There is no cost, though donations are welcome to help offset the cost of the meal. Pull up a chair, share a meal, and connect across tables. We can’t wait to gather with you! 🍽️💛

Love Offering for Andie Simpson💜

For nearly 30 years, Andie Simpson has faithfully and quietly cared for Central UMC in ways both seen and unseen. Her steady presence, servant heart, and deep love for this church have helped make Central the welcoming community we cherish.

As a tangible expression of our gratitude and appreciation, we invite you to participate in a Love Offering to bless and support Andie during this season.

To give:

• Visit CentralUMC.org/Give and select “Love Offering – Andie” from the dropdown fund

• Write a check to Central UMC and note “Love Offering – Andie” in the memo

Deadline to give: March 8

Thank you for helping us love well and honor someone who has given so much to our church family. 💜

https://onrealm.org/centralumc/-/form/give/now

Bereavement Care Ministry

During times of a family death, the

“arrangements” can be daunting.

If a reception following the funeral

at our church is needed, please

consider letting our Bereavement

Care Ministry help you by contacting

Pastor Mary.

Homebound Care Ministry

Whether you are at home but not able

to get out and about, or are in a care

facility, we want to visit with you!

Pastor Lisa can make these arrangements through our Homebound Care Ministry.

♻️ Eco Tip: Duke Energy FlexSavings Option 🌎

Duke Energy offers a Flex Savings Option, a time-of-use rate that enables you to lower your energy costs by simply shifting your energy use to times of less demand for energy. This optional program can save you money if you observe the suggested times of less demand.

Most energy is used by: home heating and cooling, water heater, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Conserving energy at home is a way all of us can contribute to helping the environment and healing the harms of the past.

ABCCM Donations Needed! 🧻🧺🐾

Our neighbors at ABCCM Crisis Ministry are in need of a few everyday essentials:

Toilet Paper
Laundry Detergent
Dry Cat Food (meow! 🐱)

If you’re heading to the store this weekend, please consider picking up an extra item or two. Donations may be placed in the large wooden collection box in the Fellowship Hall (toilet paper may be left in the collection tub), or you may deliver items directly to ABCCM Crisis Ministry, 24 Cumberland Avenue.

Thank you for helping care for our community in such practical and meaningful ways! 💛

United Women in Faith Meetings

Eve Circle | TUE, MAR 3 | 10:00 AM

Eve Circle will meet March 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Parlor. The program by Laura Kirby will be “Deaconesses & Home Missioners: Laity Called to Lifetime ministries of Justice, Service and Love” All are welcome!

Contact dlballandy45@gmail.com or sandracwells@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.

Deborah Circle | TUE, MAR 10 | 10:00 AM

Deborah Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM in a member’s home. All are welcome!

On March 10, we will continue using the United Women in Faith program book, Mapping Our Way Forward in Times of Change and Uncertainty. Together, we will explore the history of our organization, reflect on its growth and change over the years, and remain grounded in our shared purpose of serving women, children, and youth in need.

On April 14, we will study our annual theme, Seeds of Hope, with a special focus on climate justice. We will use Jane Goodall’s The Book of Hope as a resource for discussion and reflection.

For more information, please contact Susan Snell at ssnell123@bellsouth.net.

IgniteUS Youth Spring Retreat

March 20 - 22, 2026 | YMCA Camp Hanes

⏰ Last day to register: FEBRUARY 8!

IgniteUS (formerly known as Kaleidoscope) is a weekend-long spiritual retreat for youth in grades 6–12, planned by youth, for youth and hosted by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. This powerful weekend features creative, youth-led worship, inspiring music, meaningful small groups, and plenty of fun and recreational activities.

IgniteUS is designed to ignite young people’s faith and passion for serving in their local churches—empowering youth to lead, worship, and grow together in community.

📍 Location: YMCA Camp Hanes

🕒 When: Friday, March 20 (3:00 PM) – Sunday, March 22 (4:00 PM), 2026

💲 Cost: $155 (scholarships are easily available—please don’t let cost be a barrier!)

👉 Register TODAY:

CentralUMC.org/EVENTS

📧 Questions? Contact Maggie at mchristy@CentralUMC.org.